7000 pilgrims per day from Oct 15
Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Oct 12: Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) Ramesh Kumar while reviewing the yatra arrangements for the Navratras commencing from 17 October 2020, said that the earlier limit of 5,000 pilgrims per day is being enhanced to 7,000 pilgrims per day from 15 October 2020, irrespective of any limit for the pilgrims from within or outside J&K UT.
He added that the registration of pilgrims will continue to be through online mode only to avoid any assembly of persons at the Yatra Registration Counters.
He further said that as per the past practice, the work of floral decoration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, Atka and the area surrounding it, which is done on the occasion of holy Navratras twice in a year, has already started and will be completed well before the commencement of the Shardiya Navratras. Likewise, the illumination of Bhawan area with attractive and colorful lights is also going on speedily.
Ramesh Kumar said that as per the past practice, Shat Chandi Maha Yagya will be organized by the Shrine Board at the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi during Navratras. The Maha Yagya being performed for peace, prosperity and health of humanity will conclude with Purna Ahuti on the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami.
CEO further said that in view of the increasing number of pilgrims expected to visit the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji during Navratras, the services of Ponies, Pithoos and Palkis will be allowed to operate on the track between Katra and Bhawan from 15 October 2020, in a regulated manner by following all the safety norms and guidelines notified by the Government in order to ensure the safety and health of the pilgrims, Shrine Board staff and the service providers. A detailed SOP in this regard will be issued shortly.
The CEO of the Shrine Board also took stock of other arrangements like ensuring of adequate water and uninterrupted power supply along the tracks leading to the Shrine and in the Bhawan area, sanitation and cleanliness, availability of special fast related food at the Bhojanalayas of the Shrine Board, etc.
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